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A course by OpenUp

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Course summary

  • Understand the basics of user experience design and wireframing for visualisation
  • Apply fundamental design principles to the production of data visualisations
  • Package and present your data to tell a compelling narrative

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Visualising data is one of the final ways in which we package data for communication. To do this effectively we need a clear understanding of which portion of our data enriches our story. We also need to understand what our audience requires in order to interpret the information that we are visualising and how best to translate that into our design through our use of colour, type and composition. This course weaves the element of data visualisation into the storytelling process, and explores the many forms in which the data could be represented throughout our narrative in order to ensure effective delivery of our message.

Objectives

  • Establish a set of principles and guidelines to consider when visualising your data
  • Distinguish the role of function and purpose in the production of a data visualisation
  • Identify which data visualisation tools to use in which circumstance
  • Demonstrate an awareness of mobile-friendly and responsive design
  • Guidelines to compiling a narrative that delivers insights aimed at generating impact, in the format best suited to the stakeholder environment
  • Techniques for leveraging social media to get your stories heard

Modules

  • Visual Encoding
  • From user journey to wireframe
  • Designing your visual narrative
  • Context-relevant packaging and presentation
  • Online Mapping

Prerequisites

    What is data

    Visualisation tools

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Interested in this course? Get in touch with us.
You can also request a course. We can shape our curriculum around your internal datasets.

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